Help and advice
You’ve probably heard that you should be eating ‘5 a day’ before, but have you ever wondered where the idea comes from, or why we hear so much about it?
Updated: Thursday 25 July 2024
Published: Thursday 30 May 2024
It’s no secret that getting more fibre in your diet is a great way to keep your digestive system healthy. Diets that are high in fibre are closely linked with a lower risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.
Updated: Wednesday 24 July 2024
Published: Wednesday 6 March 2024
Couch to 5k is one of the most popular running programmes out there. Great for beginner runners looking to start their fitness journey, C25K is recommended by the NHS and balances walking, jogging, and running to build up to running the complete 5km distance.
Updated: Thursday 18 July 2024
Published: Thursday 4 January 2024
Lower back or lumbar pain is a common issue that will affect most people at some point in their lives. The lumbar region is located between the lowest rib and the top of the pelvis and is prone to pain that can be amplified by factors like a sedentary lifestyle, poor posture, and stress.
Updated: Thursday 11 July 2024
Published: Thursday 11 July 2024
The health of your mind and body are intrinsically linked, but only 3 in 10 people acknowledge that exercise helps their mental health, according to latest data from our Healthier Nation Index. We'll discuss how physical activity can help to prevent and manage stress.
Updated: Monday 8 July 2024
Published: Monday 15 April 2019
Sweating is a normal bodily function, but for some people it becomes excessive, uncomfortable, and even embarrassing. Hyperhidrosis can occur in different areas and is defined as sweating that goes beyond what you’d normally expect given your physical condition or environment.
Updated: Thursday 27 June 2024
Published: Thursday 27 June 2024
Heat exhaustion is a potentially serious condition that usually occurs when we’re unprepared and dehydrated. Prevention is always the best course of action and knowing how to prepare and spot the signs can help keep you safe and make your time in the summer sun a lot more enjoyable.
Updated: Wednesday 26 June 2024
Published: Wednesday 26 June 2024
If you think you or someone else is having a heart attack, you should dial 999 immediately. Recognising the signs and symptoms of a heart attack can help save lives and buy valuable time until the emergency services arrive.
Updated: Tuesday 18 June 2024
Published: Tuesday 18 June 2024
Recent research has highlighted alarming levels of inactivity among teenage girls. Data suggests that inactivity and sedentary time are two of the driving forces behind rising rates of poor mental health, obesity, and disinterest in sports and physical activity.
Updated: Friday 14 June 2024
Published: Friday 14 June 2024
Puberty is a time of physical and mental change that can be difficult for young girls to navigate. Expectations and pressure around school, parents, and different social groups can mean the benefits of physical activity, movement, and exercise get overlooked.
Updated: Friday 14 June 2024
Published: Friday 14 June 2024
Going to the gym shouldn't just be about working out, it can also be a place to meet new people, relax or have fun. Here, we run through our top things you can do to make the best of your gym membership.
Updated: Thursday 13 June 2024
Published: Wednesday 30 December 2016
Going to the gym for the first time doesn’t need to be daunting. Adam Hameed, personal trainer at Nuffield Health, offers some beginner workouts to help you feel confident and get the most out of your gym time.
Updated: Thursday 13 June 2024
Published: Wednesday 18 December 2019
Feel like you're too busy for a workout? Think again. Making time for your fitness will always pay off, so here's some tips from our Personal Trainers to help you keep on track with your health when time is short.
Updated: Wednesday 12 June 2024
Published: Monday 14 December 2015
When your circadian rhythm fails to synchronise with the local time zone, you can be left feeling exhausted and disorientated. If you’re a frequent flyer, you’ve likely felt jetlagged at one point or another.
Updated: Wednesday 29 May 2024
Published: Tuesday 1 August 2023
Stress-related mental health issues are becoming more and more common in the workplace. How we manage stress at work differs from person to person, as we all have our ways of processing emotions and relaxing.
Updated: Tuesday 28 May 2024
Published: Thursday 24 August 2023
Several things can cause low libido in men. They include getting older, the presence of an underlying health condition, relationship issues, or a hormone imbalance. If you’re a man and you’re concerned about your sex drive, interest, or desire, keep reading to learn more about the common causes, signs, and symptoms.
Updated: Friday 24 May 2024
Published: Friday 24 May 2024
Research shows that men are less likely than women to seek medical help or advice. Traditional views on masculinity and fear of bad news are just two of the most common reasons men give for putting off check-ups. This can lead to potentially harmful conditions being ignored and men losing out on valuable information about their overall health.
Updated: Thursday 23 May 2024
Published: Wednesday 22 May 2024
The popularity of vapes and e-cigarettes has continued to soar in recent years. These smoking cessation aids contain a blend of nicotine and flavouring and lack several of the harmful chemicals found in cigarettes. Despite the assumption that these devices are healthier than smoking, a lot of the health risks associated with them haven't been fully explored.
Updated: Tuesday 21 May 2024
Published: Tuesday 21 May 2024
Understanding how to properly check your testicles for lumps is something every man should know how to do. Getting to know their unique size and shape makes spotting abnormalities like lumps and areas of swelling easier.
Updated: Wednesday 15 May 2024
Published: Wednesday 15 May 2024
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common condition that affects men of all ages. ED is characterised by an inability or difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection that’s firm enough for sex. It can affect confidence levels, reduce libido (sex drive), and make sexual intercourse with a partner difficult.
Updated: Tuesday 14 May 2024
Published: Tuesday 14 May 2024